Description

Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) is a valuable organorhodium(I) complex widely used as a homogeneous catalyst precursor. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate a range of important organic transformations, including hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and polymerization reactions. This high-purity compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for generating active rhodium catalysts in solution.
• Hydrogenation Reactions: Used in the selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other functional groups.
• Hydroformylation (Oxo Process): Catalyzes the addition of synthesis gas (CO + H₂) to alkenes to produce aldehydes.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates C-H activation, carbonylation, and other C-C bond forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Enables precise synthetic steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological development in catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I)
CAS No.	207124-65-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₄Rh
Molecular Weight	327.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(1+) bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene); Di(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I); Rh(COD)₂; Rh(1,5-COD)₂; Bis(cycloocta-1,5-diene)rhodium(I); Rhodium bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene); [Rh(COD)₂]⁺
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Quality Control

Our Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Rhodium(I) is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all quality parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to yellow-orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 98.0%
Rhodium Content	31.0 - 32.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.